Educators as Allies in the Battle for Social Justice
It takes more than good intentions to make meaningful change The "spirit slashing" of injustice: that's what Veronica McDermott calls the psychic toll that marginalized students face every day. Students can be marginalized because of race, economic status, language, sexual orientation, ability, or other factors. So how can you make a difference? McDermott, a longtime educator, gives you the tools to become a powerful ally. You'll learn how to: Better understand the depth and breadth of injustice so you can pierce the fog of privilege and embrace ally-hood Fill the gap between your desire to eliminate injustice and the attitudes and skills required to be effective Leverage your natural strengths, including your disposition, educational training, and professional position Challenge the structural barriers, practices and beliefs that diminish opportunities for many students Working for social justice is a journey, and it's one that you-and your students- can take together. "Educators will find in this book a heart-felt, honest, uncompromising tour de force." -Yvette Jackson, Senior Scholar National Urban Alliance for Effective Education "This book illuminates a clear pathway for transforming our consciousness and our practice in the service of equity and social justice." -Gary Howard, Author of We Can't Lead Where We Won't Go
This book is based on practical experience from both the editors and the authors, as well as updated research and information on best teaching practices, evidence-based practices, high-leverage practices and current literature. It addresses a breadth of topics related to special education such as forms of pedagogy, culturally responsive practices, class management, accommodations and other critical areas. Each chapter is presented in a practical and easy-to-access format for busy, working professionals. The book is designed as a useful introductory text for practitioners and professionals who do not have a lot of experience with special education but could also be useful to more experienced teachers as a reference for practical applications in the field. What Really Works for Special Education Students is based on practical experience from both editors and the authors (all of whom are teacher educators and well known in the field), as well as updated research & information on best teaching practices, evidence-based practices, high-leverage practices, and current literature. It addresses a breadth of topics related to Special Education, from content areas (e.g., literacy, math), disability areas (e.g., deaf, learning disabilities, ELL), pedagogical areas (e.g., use of technology, culturally responsive practices, class management, accommodations), and other critical areas (e.g., legal issues, home to school collaboration). Each chapter is presented in a practical and easy-to-access format for busy, working professionals. The book is designed so that it is useful as a "101" reference for practitioners and professionals who have no experience with special education and are working with students with disabilities for the first time, while at the same time, the very nature of its practical application will ensure that faculty who have been teaching for years will want this book as a reference to help improve their current practice. What Really Works for Special Education Students is based on practical experience from both editors and the authors (all of whom are teacher educators and well known in the field), as well as updated research & information on best teaching practices, evidence-based practices, high-leverage practices, and current literature. It addresses a breadth of topics related to Special Education, from content areas (e.g., literacy, math), disability areas (e.g., deaf, learning disabilities, ELL), pedagogical areas (e.g., use of technology, culturally responsive practices, class management, accommodations), and other critical areas (e.g., legal issues, home to school collaboration). Each chapter is presented in a practical and easy-to-access format for busy, working professionals. The book is designed so that it is useful as a "101" reference for practitioners and professionals who have no experience with special education and are working with students with disabilities for the first time, while at the same time, the very nature of its practical application will ensure that faculty who have been teaching for years will want this book as a reference to help improve their current practice.
Everyday Practices That Promote Success and Resilience in School and Life
This book offers an overview of resilience, draws on connections to diverse schools, and includes explorations and examples from everyday classroom practices that will improve teaching and learning while fostering resilience. By practising the methods covered in this book the authors have seen increased attendance, graduation, and teacher retention rates as well as decreased discipline and special education referrals.
This guide helps teachers to effectively express themselves, define a sense of purpose, work collaboratively, and use technology for powerful school change.
Leadership, Quality, and the Role of Classroom Assessment
This comprehensive new guide helps education leaders create a standards-based assessment program that supports ESSA implementation, balances formative and summative approaches, and empowers faculty and students.
50 More Practical Strategies for Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning
Descriptions of how the FACTs promote learning and inform teaching, including illustrative examples, support the inextricable link between instruction and learning. Instead of a one-size fits all approach, this one-of-a-kind resource will help teachers build a bridge between students' initial ideas and correct mathematical thinking. The authors also provide important guidance with each technique, including usage tips and caveats, implementation examples and suggested modifications.
This book is divided into month by month sections, providing activities to cover a variety of topics such as classroom management, lesson planning, assessment, and direction on reflection and setting goals for the following month. The workbook style of the book means that once new teachers complete the process with their mentors, the books themselves become evidence of growth and proficiency. This new edition also incorporates a companion website, which houses videos and downloadable forms.
A Month-by-Month Curriculum for Teacher Effectiveness
This first part in the two-book set guides mentors through the process of teacher induction, the principles of effective mentoring, the role of mentors, and how to hold different types of mentoring meetings. To help mentors best manage their time the book includes templates and ideas for five-minute, ten-minute, fifteen-minute, and sixty-minute mentoring meetings to ensure that teachers receive regular and consistent help.
